To Remove Inter-Korean Confrontation

Today to remove the confrontation between the north and the south of the Korean peninsula is the unanimous demand of the Korean nation and a prerequisite for the improvement of inter-Korean relations and the independent reunification of the nation. The proposal for wide-ranging dialogue and negotiations between the two sides that the DPRK government, political parties, and organizations put forward in a joint statement in January is the manifestation of the DPRK's patriotism-inspired decision to put an end to the ever-worst confrontation between the two sides and open up the avenue for the improvement of the bilateral relations and its iron will to hasten the independent reunification and peaceful prosperity of the nation by the nationals' concerted efforts. The present situation confirms the truth that the basic way of removing inter-Korean confrontation is to put into practice the historic June 15 Joint Declaration and October 4 Declaration, a programme for the implementation of the Joint Declaration. The declarations are the great programmes adopted at the historic north-south summit meetings and made public to the world, and thus constitute the only guideline for both sides to follow in realizing reconciliation, unity and cooperation and developing their relations.

The June 15 Joint Declaration and the October 4 Declaration are the ones for independence of the Korean nation. Reunification of the nation is the sacred cause for achieving sovereignty of the nation. Kowtowing to foreign forces or tolerating their intervention in the internal affairs of the nation makes it impossible to remove the confrontation between the two sides and expect successful dialogue and negotiations. Dialogue and negotiations can be successful only when the common interests of the nation are regarded as most important and all is directed towards them according to the idea of "by our nation itself." The abovementioned two declarations are the ones for the unity of the nation. The issue of inter-Korean relations is, in essence, the one of realizing the reconciliation and unity of the north and the south as one nation. The idea of "by our nation itself" clarified by the declarations is the one of unity by which to open up the road towards the reunification and prosperity of the nation through the reconciliation and cohesion of the two sides.

The idea reflects the nationals' aspiration and desire to be in harmony with one another as fellow countrymen of the same blood, transcending differences in ideology and social system. Success can be achieved in dialogue and negotiations between the two sides only when they are true to the idea of "by our nation itself" and its principles whereby to promote national reconciliation, unity and cooperation and achieve the independent reunification and peaceful prosperity of the nation. The present situation in which inter-Korean relations have become the worst proves that confrontation policy can never solve the relevant problems but only worsens the danger of war.

If the south Korean authorities give up its confrontation policy and implement the declarations faithfully, it will make it possible to make mutual dialogue and negotiations successful, improve the north-south relations and secure peace in the Korean peninsula.

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